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rharris | 21:58 Sun 28th Oct 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the origin and the meaning of "All's fair in love and war"
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As for origin Im not sure, though Shakespeare used something similar.....the meaning is that when striving for love or fighting a war, there are no rules....
10:25 Mon 29th Oct 2001
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Couldn't find any reference in Shakespeare's works. Earliest I could find was a 17th Century proverb - origin unknown.
01:20 Wed 31st Oct 2001

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